Chinese word

优点

Pronunciation

Pinyinyōu diǎn

Meaning

  • nounadvantage

Example

这本书的优点是内容实用。zhè běn shū de yōu diǎn shì nèi róng shí yòng

The advantage of this book is that its content is practical.

Illustration for 优点 (advantage)

More examples

老师应该帮助学生发现并发挥自己的优点。lǎo shī yīng gāi bāng zhù xué shēng fà xiàn bìng fā huī zì jǐ de yōu diǎn

Teachers should help students discover and make the most of their own strengths.

Core concept

A particular good aspect that makes a person or thing more useful, valuable, or worthy of praise.

Common phrases

  • 发挥优点fā huī yōu diǎn

    make the most of strengths

  • 突出优点tū chū yōu diǎn

    highlight strengths

  • 优点在于yōu diǎn zài yú

    strength lies in

Similar words

长处cháng chù: An established strong point or special ability that a person or thing can rely on.
好处hǎo chù: The useful gain or positive result that comes from an action or situation.
优势yōu shì: A condition or capability that puts a person, group, or thing in a favorable position.

Definition in Chinese

事物值得称赞或有利的方面，常用于说明人的长处或事物的好处。shì wù zhí de chēng zàn huò yǒu lì de fāng miàn cháng yòng yú shuō míng rén de cháng chù huò shì wù de hǎo chù

Word origin

优 (yōu, "excellent") + 点 (diǎn, "point") forms the image of an excellent point, a specific aspect worthy of praise or useful in practice.

Usage tips

  • For people, the word commonly highlights a praiseworthy quality, while for products, plans, or services, it often highlights a practical benefit.

Other meanings

  • benefitnoun
  • meritnoun
  • strengthnoun

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